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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.76, 1,154.76 and 249.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.76, 1,154.76 and 249.67 is: 374.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.76 : 1,154.76 = 249.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.76/1,154.76 = 249.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.76x = 1,154.76 × 249.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.76x = 288,306.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,306.04/769.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.54

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